Abstract
Volleyball is a very popular sport worldwide, and both the indoor and outdoor versions
are played at the Olympics. The several different positions have unique associated
injuries. Some positions require fast movements and reflexes; others require strength
and power. Given the repetitive jumping and shoulder movements, some of the positions
are susceptible to chronic overuse injuries. Others are related to landing awkwardly
or taking powerful hits/blocks from the ball. Indoor volleyball, played on a firm
surface, has more of an impact on players compared with beach volleyball played on
sand. This article describes the fundamental positions and moves in volleyball, the
differences between indoor and beach volleyball, the common risk factors, and specific
injuries related to the upper extremity, lower extremity, and axial skeleton.
Keywords
volleyball - sports injuries - imaging
